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hi im a 100% newbie who recently moved from mine rich mackay to brisbane, i use to paint mine camps in coppabella, dysart, moranbah, nebo.i was wondering if any one would kindly let me come on a local day trip with them and teach me how to pan for gold or fossick for gems etc. i have purchased a fairly basic metal detector & pin pointer, will also buy some panning equiptment & get my fossickers permit. im a typical aussie bloke, polite & respectful & would greatly appreciate any help.cheersBaker

thanks AnnieL, i am going to brisbane gold at Underwood to purchase my panning equiptment & fossickers permit so i will definately ask them if they know any one.I should also let any one who can help me know i will share the " motherlode " with them

even if any one could let me know a spot close to bris ( not as far as warwick or gympie ) i could practice panning & maybe find some flakes would be greatly appreciated